Estes Technology Intern - Database

Job Summary :

As an Estes Technology Intern, you will be assigned to an agile team in one of our technology Hubs that span Back Office / Administration, Operations, Infrastructure & Platform Engineering, Customer-Facing technologies, or Technology Support of our production environments. You will be exposed to various platforms, languages, and data management tools as a part of a team working to solve complex challenges using innovative solutions. Each Technology Intern will be paired with a mentor who will guide and oversee progress to ensure a successful experience for both the intern and Estes. This is a Temporary, Summer Internship position located primarily at Estes' Richmond HQ and lasting from June to August 2025 (maximum of 3 months). Estes values experience and successful incumbents will be encouraged to apply to any Part-time or Full-time opportunities that may be available following the conclusion of the internship period.

Effectively interact and communicate with team members and assigned mentor to ensure understanding of requirements for assigned work; ask clarifying questions as needed to ensure accurate and timely results.

Develop an understanding of Estes’ technology platforms and tools we employ.

Participate in agile sessions and collaborate with team members to design and implement solutions that resolve complex technological challenges or create new and unique user experiences.

Perform several functions as assigned, which may include development, testing, research, design, troubleshooting, and support. Gain experience using various platforms, tools, and programming languages as required.

Understand and follow training instructions and ask for help when needed. Demonstrate strong communication, presentation, and organizational skills.

Demonstrate the ability to adapt and work with team members of various experience level.

Regular attendance is required.

This is not an all-inclusive list of job requirements and / or duties and may not contain all mental and physical capabilities necessary to perform the job at all times due to circumstances. Operational, safety and other needs may require the employee to perform any and all other duties as assigned. Employees are expected, and must be able to perform all such duties and tasks.

Qualifications :

High School Diploma or General Educational Degree (GED), and at least 3 years of post-secondary education experience required. Previous coursework in Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related area of study is preferred but not required.

Must have exposure to or knowledge of technology trends / Software Integrations / Cloud Services / Application Support.

Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills preferred

Strong communication, presentation, and collaboration skills preferred

Must be able to lift approximately 20 lbs., or more if required by the essential functions of the job.

Must be able to comply with all company policies, rules, procedures and Code of Conduct

Must be able to interact well with others

Must be able to work independently, or in a team setting

Must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high volume environment with multiple priorities

Responds well to questions; Ability to read, interpret and comply with written information and documents such as safety rules, operations / procedure manuals and maintenance instructions with a high comprehension and concentration level to include the ability to meet deadlines

Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, random drug and / or alcohol tests, and will be subject to a criminal history background check

Must be authorized to work in the United States

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel or operate computers and other standard office equipment. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, lift, twist, turn and reach with hands and arms. The employee must be capable of lifting a minimum of 20 lbs., or more if required by the essential functions of the job.

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment ranges from quiet to loud as required by the essential functions of the job.

Estes values a diverse workforce and affirmatively promotes a company culture that embraces the concept that outcomes are improved when our workforce is made up of people with different viewpoints. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Come find your new career at Work4Estes.com! Applications are accepted online only through this website. If you need an accommodation to apply, call the number on the website.